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Are Phones and Social Media Really Driving Teen Suicide?
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Many parents today are scared.
Everywhere you look, there are headlines saying phones, social media, AI, and screen time are driving teen suicide. It can feel overwhelming. And when parents feel afraid, they often start parenting from panic.
In this episode, I want to slow things down and zoom out.
We talk about what the data actually shows about teen suicide. We look at why some of the statistics being shared are true—but also misleading. And we talk about why blaming phones and social media misses the bigger picture.
I also share a personal story from my time as a high…
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